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Gifts in Wills

Leave a lasting legacy by remembering the Book Festival in your Will.

While we never want to think about the end of a good story, by remembering us in your Will your impact lives on. A gift in your Will costs nothing in your lifetime but resonates beyond the epilogue. By investing in the world of words, you’ll help bring authors and audiences together to celebrate a love of reading and literature for future generations.

How to leave a gift in your Will to the Book Festival

  • When instructing your solicitor, simply pass on our name, address and charity number:
    Edinburgh International Book Festival, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN
    Scottish Charity Number: SC010120
  • If you already have a Will, your solicitor can add an amendment to your wishes (also called a codicil).
  • To make a gift to a specific area of work, please get in touch for a confidential discussion to ensure we can meet your wishes.

Do you have a question about leaving a gift in your Will to the Book Festival?

To discuss your plans in confidence, please contact Susanne Horsburgh, Development Manager (Individual Giving), on +44 (0)131 718 5653, or email susanne@edbookfest.co.uk.

If you’ve already included the Book Festival in your Will, thank you! Please get in touch as we’d love the opportunity to thank you in person and show you the lasting impact your gift will have.

Gift shares

Make a simple, tax-efficient gift to help us share our festival with future generations.

What are the benefits of donating shares?

  • You won't have to pay any capital gains tax on the shares you donate, and you can claim income tax relief too.
  • If you’re a higher rate (40%) taxpayer, you can claim income tax relief equal to 40% of the value of the gift.
  • If you’re a highest rate (45%) taxpayer, you’ll be able to claim income tax relief equal to 45% of the value of the gift.

To qualify for tax relief, the shares or securities must be:

  • Listed or dealt on a recognised UK or foreign stock exchange
  • Units in authorised unit trusts
  • Shares in a UK open-ended investment company
  • Holdings in certain foreign collective investment schemes

Shares worth over £500

For donations over £500, please contact us at development@edbookfest.co.uk. Alternatively, you can donate shares to ShareGift and nominate Edinburgh International Book Festival. ShareGift may be particularly useful for complicated share transactions, or if you wish to support a variety of beneficiary charities from a large value share donation.

Shares worth less than £500

For donations under £500, you can donate shares to ShareGift and mention Edinburgh International Book Festival. ShareGift is a charity specialising in accepting donations of shares and related cash entitlements. Contact them on 020 7930 3737 or through the ShareGift website. ShareGift will accept nil value shares, as long as they are transferrable.

Find out more about gifting shares

If you'd like any further information on giving through shares, contact us at development@edbookfest.co.uk. If you're unsure of your tax situation and would like more information, you can contact the HM Revenue & Customs helpline on 0845 900 0444 or visit the HMRC website.